What exactly does "WR" mean?

rladd · Aug 1, 2014

Hi,

I'm wondering which of these things (for example) someone could do without worrying about damaging the Fujifilm X-T1 and WR lens:

* take a few pictures in a light rain before coming inside

* take a few pictures in a downpour before coming inside

* set camera on a tripod for an hour in a light rain

* set camera on tripod for an hour in a steady rain

* set camera on tripod in a thunderstorm for an hour

* leave camera on tripod all night on a stormy night

Anyone have a good idea?

Also, how is it possible to make a zoom lens waterproof? I would think that no matter what some moisture would get in the lens when you zoom.

Thanks a lot, Bob

dannybgoode · Aug 1, 2014

It means some marketing person has decided to use the term WR but if you read your warranty carefully they do not actually back that claim up by covering water damage.

Rain hood or keep out of rain (however light).

Wheatfield7 · Aug 1, 2014

I don't know what it means with Fuji, but I've had various Pentax WR bodies and lenses out in fairly heavy rain for several hours at a time with no ill effects.

ericN2 · Aug 1, 2014

"Within Reason" I'd say is more likely what they mean...AND probably what they'd come back on IF anybody tried to claim rain damage !!!

rladd · Aug 1, 2014

Thanks... that is what I suspected. I'm happy with my current set of lenses and the only reason to buy another would be for the WR so I could feel more comfortable about taking pictures in bad weather.

dannybgoode said:
It means some marketing person has decided to use the term WR but if you read your warranty carefully they do not actually back that claim up by covering water damage.

Rain hood or keep out of rain (however light).

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57LowRider · Aug 1, 2014

Jason Haven · Aug 1, 2014

Considering my non WR gear has survived light rains, I'd hope that WR could survive light rain...

mcshan · Aug 1, 2014

My guess is shoot in the rain, have the camera act up afterwards and then it is WR:

"warranty refusal"

rladd · Aug 1, 2014

t57LowRider said:

Thanks. Two questions:

1. How long do you think that camera+lens will keep working if it keeps getting rained on like that?

2. Would you do that with your camera?

Pete T. · May 10, 2016

The X-T1 is not waterproof.

My X-T1 was recently destroyed and "Beyond Economical Repair" when I let it get wet in a heavy rain.

With a WR lens on it.

Be careful.

Peter

ShutterNot · May 10, 2016

I'm sure that isn't a serious question your asking.

It's not a waterproof camera, so maybe you should be considering that instead.

nixda · May 10, 2016

rladd said:
Hi,

I'm wondering which of these things (for example) someone could do without worrying about damaging the Fujifilm X-T1 and WR lens:

* take a few pictures in a light rain before coming inside

* take a few pictures in a downpour before coming inside

* set camera on a tripod for an hour in a light rain

* set camera on tripod for an hour in a steady rain

* set camera on tripod in a thunderstorm for an hour

* leave camera on tripod all night on a stormy night

Anyone have a good idea?

Also, how is it possible to make a zoom lens waterproof? I would think that no matter what some moisture would get in the lens when you zoom.

Thanks a lot, Bob

Nicely resurrected thread. But still relevant.

Anyway, as has been alluded two already, if the warranty covers it it's ok. Anything beyond that is not.

With respect to "WR", make sure you understand that the "W" stands for "Weather", not "Water". It will withstand heavy sunshine and the dark, some wind (another 'W') and mild temperatures, but "Water" isn't covered.

I personally think "WR" stands for "Warranty Resistant" ;-)

ericN2 · May 11, 2016

nixda said:
rladd said:

Hi,

I'm wondering which of these things (for example) someone could do without worrying about damaging the Fujifilm X-T1 and WR lens:

* take a few pictures in a light rain before coming inside

* take a few pictures in a downpour before coming inside

* set camera on a tripod for an hour in a light rain

* set camera on tripod for an hour in a steady rain

* set camera on tripod in a thunderstorm for an hour

* leave camera on tripod all night on a stormy night

Anyone have a good idea?

Also, how is it possible to make a zoom lens waterproof? I would think that no matter what some moisture would get in the lens when you zoom.

Thanks a lot, Bob

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Nicely resurrected thread. But still relevant.

Anyway, as has been alluded two already, if the warranty covers it it's ok. Anything beyond that is not.

With respect to "WR", make sure you understand that the "W" stands for "Weather", not "Water". It will withstand heavy sunshine and the dark, some wind (another 'W') and mild temperatures, but "Water" isn't covered.

I personally think "WR" stands for "Warranty Resistant" ;-)

If "rain" isn't "weather" what is it then ??????

Do Warranties mean anything at all these days I have to wonder... !!
One reason I have no doubts about buying many of my lenses and/or cameras from good Ebay Sellers I know or can find out they have a good reputation and get excellent goods without the inflationary prices of the big names for something that I certainly have had no need to use in over 50 years of buying by careful choice.

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/eric
Staffordshire, UK

Vlasty · May 11, 2016

I have taken my X-T1 out in a decent rain storm for a few hours with the 16-55mm. I only have it out and operational in said rain for less than a minute or two max about six times. I don't know the limits of its WR nor am I willing to push it. Am I afraid to get it wet? No. I am a willing to take it out in a downpour? No, but then again I wouldn't do that with any of my cameras.

Les Lammers · May 11, 2016

Vlasty said:
I have taken my X-T1 out in a decent rain storm for a few hours with the 16-55mm. I only have it out and operational in said rain for less than a minute or two max about six times. I don't know the limits of its WR nor am I willing to push it. Am I afraid to get it wet? No. I am a willing to take it out in a downpour? No, but then again I wouldn't do that with any of my cameras.

georgehudetz · May 11, 2016

Pete T. said:
The X-T1 is not waterproof.

My X-T1 was recently destroyed and "Beyond Economical Repair" when I let it get wet in a heavy rain.

With a WR lens on it.

Be careful.

Peter

Hi Pete. Thanks for sharing. Can you add a little detail? It would be good for the community to know what line *not* to cross. How long was it in the rain?

Pete T. · May 12, 2016

georgehudetz said:
Pete T. said:

The X-T1 is not waterproof.

My X-T1 was recently destroyed and "Beyond Economical Repair" when I let it get wet in a heavy rain.

With a WR lens on it.

Be careful.

Peter

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Hi Pete. Thanks for sharing. Can you add a little detail? It would be good for the community to know what line *not* to cross. How long was it in the rain?

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georgehudetz said:
I was in a heavy rain with powerful wind for five minutes but I was under an umbrella, The camera got wet. It didn't get drenched, I didn't let it get "soaked" ie; I wasn't letting the rain simply fall on it, but it got wet for a few minutes. I dried it as soon as I got inside.

My mistake, I think, was as soon as it started acting "wonky" I failed to remove the battery and properly dry it in a bag of rice. Instead I put in a fresh battery, while it was wet, and powered it on no doubt frying the circuit board.

Peter

georgehudetz · May 12, 2016

Pete T. said:
georgehudetz said:

Pete T. said:

The X-T1 is not waterproof.

My X-T1 was recently destroyed and "Beyond Economical Repair" when I let it get wet in a heavy rain.

With a WR lens on it.

Be careful.

Peter

Click to expand...

Hi Pete. Thanks for sharing. Can you add a little detail? It would be good for the community to know what line *not* to cross. How long was it in the rain?

Click to expand...

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Pete T. said:

I was in a heavy rain with powerful wind for five minutes but I was under an umbrella, The camera got wet. It didn't get drenched, I didn't let it get "soaked" ie; I wasn't letting the rain simply fall on it, but it got wet for a few minutes. I dried it as soon as I got inside.

My mistake, I think, was as soon as it started acting "wonky" I failed to remove the battery and properly dry it in a bag of rice. Instead I put in a fresh battery, while it was wet, and powered it on no doubt frying the circuit board.

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Peter

Well, that doesn't speak well for the sealing.

Thanks for being honest. If nothing else we can all learn from that - pull the battery immediately if you see any wonkiness, or even if you don't, after a wet shooting.

Snapperhead216 · May 13, 2016

rladd said:
Hi,

I'm wondering which of these things (for example) someone could do without worrying about damaging the Fujifilm X-T1 and WR lens:

* take a few pictures in a light rain before coming inside

* take a few pictures in a downpour before coming inside

* set camera on a tripod for an hour in a light rain

* set camera on tripod for an hour in a steady rain

* set camera on tripod in a thunderstorm for an hour

* leave camera on tripod all night on a stormy night

Anyone have a good idea?

Also, how is it possible to make a zoom lens waterproof? I would think that no matter what some moisture would get in the lens when you zoom.

Thanks a lot, Bob

Like many many many electronic gadgets - that are water resistant vs waterproof. If u want waterproof - buy a camera for that purpose, else as with all electronics, be careful with water.

John Gellings · May 13, 2016

ericN2 said:
If "rain" isn't "weather" what is it then ??????

In the X-Pro2 description...it says splash proof:

http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_pro2/features/page_05.html

I've used mine in the rain and will continue to. Also, have used a Nikon Df in the snow as well... an inch accumulated on the top of it, and it still works. I don't stress this much.

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